Podcasts about Toil

Work is not a curse of the fall. Toil is.So how do we honor God when work feels frustrating, repetitive, or unseen? This week, we return to the garden to explore work as part of God's good design and the dignity that remains even when it becomes difficult.Drawing from Genesis and Colossians, this message invites us to approach the work in front of us with diligence and faithfulness, while remembering that our worth comes from God. Our work matters, but it was never meant to carry the weight of our identity.

Join Mel and Lisa as we discuss Gwendolyn Kiste's Great Gatsby reimagining In These Gilded, Ghostly Hearts. In 1955, Daisy Buchanan is found dead in the mansion in West Egg that used to belong to the infamous and enigmatic Jay Gatsby. Attempting to grapple with her unhappy relationship with her lost mother, Daisy's daughter, Mel, visits the mansion and becomes entangled in ghosts of the past, leading her to uncover secrets kept by her parents and Gatsby. Now she wonders what responsibility, if any, she should have for those dangerous events that occurred when she was just a small child.       Recommended in this episode: Sarah Langan's Trad Wife  and Muñeca by Cynthia Gomez NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: Octavia Butler's Kindred Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.  

The cephalosquad find themselves speaking with a hag coven.  Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons Check out our latest partnership with ancient.games! use code SEADRAGONS to get 10% off!  

durée : 00:59:21 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - par : Patrick Boucheron - On aimerait parfois que le mouvement se suspende pour faire image, et que l'image s'affole pour devenir mouvement. D'un livre à l'autre, le poète Jean-Christophe Bailly met en regard ces deux désirs. À l'occasion de son dernier ouvrage "Into the sky", il nous propose d'aller voir s'animer le temps. - équipe : Anouk Minaudier, Laurence Millet - invités : Jean-Christophe Bailly Essayiste, écrivain, Mathieu Potte-Bonneville Philosophe et directeur du département Culture et création du Centre Pompidou Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Today, we welcome Gwendolyn Kiste back to the podcast to discuss her new novella, In These Gilded Ghostly Hearts.  Gwendolyn Kiste is the four-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens, Reluctant Immortals, The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own, Pretty Marys All in a Row, and The Haunting of Velkwood. Her short fiction and nonfiction have appeared in outlets including Lit Hub, Nightmare, Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy, CrimeReads, Titan Books, The Lineup, and The Dark. She's a Lambda Literary Award winner, and her fiction has also received the This Is Horror Award for Novel of the Year as well as nominations for the Shirley Jackson, Premios Kelvin, Ignotus, Dragon, and Ohio Book Awards. Originally from Ohio, she now resides on an abandoned horse farm outside of Pittsburgh with her husband, their excitable calico cat, and not nearly enough ghosts. Find her online at gwendolynkiste.com Recommended in this episode: Cyanide Constellations by Sara Tantlinger, Cracks by Kristy Park Kulski and Liz Kerin's How to Disappear Completely NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: A discussion of In These Gilded Ghostly Hearts.  Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.  

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From the beginning of the seventeenth century, French colonies and trading posts sprawled across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In the first pan-imperial history of the early French Empire in the English language, Mélanie Lamotte shows how an increasingly cohesive legal culture came to govern the lives of enslaved and free people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent. She also illuminates the important role played by these populations in the development of the empire, from Louisiana to Guadeloupe, Senegambia, Madagascar, Isle Bourbon, and India. The early French Empire has often been portrayed as a fragmented conglomerate of isolated colonies or regions. Yet Lamotte shows that racial policies issued by the metropole, as well as by officials in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, significantly influenced one another. Rather than focusing on the actions of administrators, however, Lamotte also reveals the extensive influence of people on the ground—especially those of non-European descent. Through their sexuality and their labor, along with their socio-economic and political endeavors, they played a critical role in building the empire and setting its limits. As they sought justice for themselves, strove to protect their kin, and aimed to improve their social conditions, these individuals also pushed against the advancement of white dominion in unexpected ways. Archivally rich and rigorously documented, By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race, and Labor Shaped the Early French Empire (Harvard UP, 2026)illuminates the transoceanic connections that united the French colonial world—and recasts people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent as key actors in the story of empire-building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From the beginning of the seventeenth century, French colonies and trading posts sprawled across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In the first pan-imperial history of the early French Empire in the English language, Mélanie Lamotte shows how an increasingly cohesive legal culture came to govern the lives of enslaved and free people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent. She also illuminates the important role played by these populations in the development of the empire, from Louisiana to Guadeloupe, Senegambia, Madagascar, Isle Bourbon, and India. The early French Empire has often been portrayed as a fragmented conglomerate of isolated colonies or regions. Yet Lamotte shows that racial policies issued by the metropole, as well as by officials in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, significantly influenced one another. Rather than focusing on the actions of administrators, however, Lamotte also reveals the extensive influence of people on the ground—especially those of non-European descent. Through their sexuality and their labor, along with their socio-economic and political endeavors, they played a critical role in building the empire and setting its limits. As they sought justice for themselves, strove to protect their kin, and aimed to improve their social conditions, these individuals also pushed against the advancement of white dominion in unexpected ways. Archivally rich and rigorously documented, By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race, and Labor Shaped the Early French Empire (Harvard UP, 2026)illuminates the transoceanic connections that united the French colonial world—and recasts people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent as key actors in the story of empire-building.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the beginning of the seventeenth century, French colonies and trading posts sprawled across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In the first pan-imperial history of the early French Empire in the English language, Mélanie Lamotte shows how an increasingly cohesive legal culture came to govern the lives of enslaved and free people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent. She also illuminates the important role played by these populations in the development of the empire, from Louisiana to Guadeloupe, Senegambia, Madagascar, Isle Bourbon, and India. The early French Empire has often been portrayed as a fragmented conglomerate of isolated colonies or regions. Yet Lamotte shows that racial policies issued by the metropole, as well as by officials in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, significantly influenced one another. Rather than focusing on the actions of administrators, however, Lamotte also reveals the extensive influence of people on the ground—especially those of non-European descent. Through their sexuality and their labor, along with their socio-economic and political endeavors, they played a critical role in building the empire and setting its limits. As they sought justice for themselves, strove to protect their kin, and aimed to improve their social conditions, these individuals also pushed against the advancement of white dominion in unexpected ways. Archivally rich and rigorously documented, By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race, and Labor Shaped the Early French Empire (Harvard UP, 2026)illuminates the transoceanic connections that united the French colonial world—and recasts people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent as key actors in the story of empire-building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

From the beginning of the seventeenth century, French colonies and trading posts sprawled across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In the first pan-imperial history of the early French Empire in the English language, Mélanie Lamotte shows how an increasingly cohesive legal culture came to govern the lives of enslaved and free people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent. She also illuminates the important role played by these populations in the development of the empire, from Louisiana to Guadeloupe, Senegambia, Madagascar, Isle Bourbon, and India. The early French Empire has often been portrayed as a fragmented conglomerate of isolated colonies or regions. Yet Lamotte shows that racial policies issued by the metropole, as well as by officials in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, significantly influenced one another. Rather than focusing on the actions of administrators, however, Lamotte also reveals the extensive influence of people on the ground—especially those of non-European descent. Through their sexuality and their labor, along with their socio-economic and political endeavors, they played a critical role in building the empire and setting its limits. As they sought justice for themselves, strove to protect their kin, and aimed to improve their social conditions, these individuals also pushed against the advancement of white dominion in unexpected ways. Archivally rich and rigorously documented, By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race, and Labor Shaped the Early French Empire (Harvard UP, 2026)illuminates the transoceanic connections that united the French colonial world—and recasts people of African, Malagasy, South Asian, and Native American descent as key actors in the story of empire-building.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is a difference between working hard and living on purpose. Many of us feel exhausted because we are laboring without meaning. Spiritual living invites us to align our gifts with our purpose. This Labor Day, we lean into the realm of calling and purpose.

In the powerful conclusion to our Is This Thing On? series, Pastor Travis Aicklen issues a bold and necessary challenge to the church: it's time to stop spectating and start serving. While the series has focused heavily on the power of our words, Travis pivots to remind us that our words must be backed by our actions—our "toil." He defines toil as laboring with a wearisome task, a concept deeply contrary to our modern, convenience-driven culture. Yet, it is exactly the kind of strenuous, persistent effort God requires to build His Kingdom.Using the metaphor of a sports team, Travis paints a stark contrast between those who sit in the stands—critiquing the plays and expecting to be entertained—and those who are on the field, exhausted, sweating, and actively participating in the victory.Key Points & Scripture ReferencesThe Necessity of Toil: In Colossians 1:28-29, Paul declares that he proclaims Christ, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom. But he adds, "For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me." True ministry and discipleship require strenuous effort; it is not passive.The Culture of Convenience vs. The Call to Serve: We live in an era that values comfort and ease above all else, which has created a "busy-body" culture where we do a lot of things that don't actually produce anything meaningful. Travis warns that this mentality has seeped into the church, turning believers into consumers rather than contributors. (2 Thessalonians 3:11)The Three Stages of Church Involvement: Travis outlines a progression of spiritual maturity:The Crowd: Attending services, receiving, and observing.The Core: Moving from the crowd into community, joining a small group or "pack," and beginning to build relationships.The Committed: Stepping onto the field to serve, labor, and take ownership of the church's mission.Don't Re-Invent the Wheel: Our culture prizes innovation and originality, but when it comes to the Gospel, we are called to obedience and faithfulness. God isn't looking for us to write a new playbook; He is asking us to run the plays He has already called.The "Good Tired": There is a profound difference between the exhaustion of living for yourself and the deep, satisfying weariness of laboring for the Kingdom. When we toil with God's energy, we experience a peace and purpose that the world cannot offer.Call to ActionIt's time to get off the sidelines. If you have been attending church but haven't yet stepped into a place of active service, this is your invitation. The church is not a building you go to; it is a body you are part of. This week, identify one specific way you can begin to "toil" for the Kingdom. Whether it's volunteering in a ministry, leading a small group, or simply stepping out to serve a neighbor in a tangible way, commit to moving from consumer to contributor.Join us Sundays at 8:30am or 10:30am. Find out more at RadiantVisalia.com. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

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On this episode of the In Theory podcast, Disha Karnad Jani interviews Mélanie Lamotte about her recent book "By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race, and Labor Shaped the Early French Empire" (2026). Lamotte's work presents a globe-spanning account of how a shared set of racially based policies wedded together various French colonies and outposts in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In turn, Lamotte responds to questions about composing a history at such a transoceanic scale, reading against the archival grain to uncover the voices of the enslaved and free people of color who struggled against this emergent legal order, and reckoning with what these struggles mean for our understanding of the history of rights and revolution in this period.

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Today, Will Carlisle is joined by Cavin Cawthon as we continue our study through the book of 1 Thessalonians. Join us today on Our Daily Rhythm!

In Jennifer McMahon's newest novel Stay Buried, brother and sister Ashley and Malcolm inherit their grandmother's property in Boone's Ferry, Vermont. They know the property has its quirks–including a resident that they've now inherited too–but what they weren't expecting was a generational curse that has come back with full force.      Recommended in this episode:  Alma Katsu's Incarnate (out 9/22) and CJ Leede's Headlights NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  Lisa's next book SOMETHING IN THE WATER had a cover reveal recently with Fangoria. It's available for preorder now. UP NEXT: We will be back in two weeks with a brand new episode, when we talk to Gwendolyn Kiste about her upcoming novella In These Gilded Ghostly Hearts.  Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble. 

Welcome to our Podcast. Listen to Rev. Lincoln Larsen as he preaches onGenesis 3:17-19Toil and Death

AI can write a passable paper in thirty seconds. It can edit your podcast, draft your emails, and brainstorm your strategy. So why do so many of us feel busier and more burned out than ever? In this episode, Asher talks with his coworker Stuart Mullet, a former literature teacher who now works alongside him in marketing, about what it means to build a healthy relationship with AI. They get into writing as an act of discovery, the sociology of why time-saving tools keep speeding up our lives, and the quieter spiritual question underneath it all: we serve a God who didn't remove Paul's thorn, but AI is built to remove every thorn it can find. It's a conversation between two people who use AI every day and are still trying to figure out how to do it well. Honest about the benefits, honest about the costs, and rooted in the conviction that suffering and toil are part of how we're formed, not problems to be optimized away. Check out The Marketing Machine Coaching at https://www.wordsthatturn.com/. Learn more about Team Pulse at https://teampulse.us/signup?ref=asher-witmer. If you would like to grab the two months free, use the promo code Z867DH0O at checkout. Learn more about the Unfeigned Christianity Membership program at https://www.asherwitmer.com/member. Subscribe to all Unfeigned Christianity free episodes and articles: https://www.asherwitmer.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI's Impact on Work and Learning 02:13 Guest Introduction: Stuart Mullet's Background 03:52 Building a Healthy Relationship with AI 12:11 Writing as an Act of Discovery 22:37 The Value of Deep Engagement with Sources 30:46 Time Saving and Social Acceleration 41:15 Ethical Considerations and Supporting Core Values 56:43 AI and Pastoral Care

durée : 00:14:12 - Le 13/14 - par : Jérôme Cadet - Angélique Kidjo, musicienne et autrice franco-béninoise dispose désormais de son étoile incrustée à Los Angeles, sur le prestigieux "Hollywood Walk of Fame". Elle est la première chanteuse africaine à être ainsi honorée. - équipe : Cecilia Arbona, Camille Poux-Jalaguier - invités : Angélique Kidjo Chanteuse et autrice-compositrice béninoise Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

The Daily Quiz - Art and Literature Today's Questions: Question 1: Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. Comes from which of Shakespeare's plays? Question 2: Which author wrote 'The White Guard'? Question 3: Which Shakespeare play opens with the 3 Witches? Question 4: Which book contains the character 'Charles Ryder'? Question 5: Which book is the 7th book of the Harry Potter series? Question 6: Which of these is a novel by Stephen King? Question 7: Which literary work by Robert Louis Stevenson is frequently interpreted as an examination of the duality of human nature? Question 8: Which famous musical features the song 'I Feel Pretty'? Question 9: Which book contains the character 'Charles Kinbote'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer McMahon is the New York Times Bestselling author of thirteen novels including The Winter People and Stay Buried. She's written about ghosts, demons, serial killers, shape-shifting monsters, an evil fairy king, a terrifying swimming pool, and more. She lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida with her partner, Drea. When not writing, she spends time growing tropical fruit, exploring the wilds of Florida and seeking out haunted places, real and imagined.  Recommended in this episode: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon, Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spratford, Hear the Dead by Ann Dávila Cardinal and Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.   

Je rediffuse cet été l'un de vos épisodes préférés avec le chef étoilé Lyonnais Christian Têtedoie.Dans cet extrait, le chef étoilé nous parle de ses débuts auprès du célèbre chef Lyonnais Paul Bocuse.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Caroline, and Tom do battle talking; "Xbox PCs" and game trading, EA heads to the Middle East, and more in the week in #GamingNews. Zahra takes a hike with the team into the Australian bush and its soundscape in 'Big Walk' by House House. Tom dives into the surprisingly deep 2D fighter 'Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game' from Gameplay Group International. AND DON'T FORGET next Thursday (13 August) we will be hosting the RADIOTHON SPECIAL Indie Dev Night in the deep depths of the Lost Souls Karaoke at Netherworld from 6 - 9pm featuring many local games and devs (with an EXCLUSIVE poster available). So come see us and play/break some games! Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:22 - #GamingNews 09:13 - Big Walk from House House 24:12 - Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game from Gameplay Group International 30:42 - Radiothon Special: Indie Dev Night - details in notes below Radiothon Special: Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke, Thursday, 13th of August, 6-9pm Super Pain Toad Carnage by Cosmic Black Studios Super Pain Toad Carnage is the toad killing game you've been waiting for! SPTC is a survivors-like, bullet-heaven about eradicating the 'Pain Toads' that have taken over the outback! Upgrade your ute, Unlock new weapons, Slaughter this new scourge on the outback! You'll Meet the Devil at a Crossroads by Mark Higgins Tabletop story game where a major event or decision changes everything for the characters involved. Often with tragic consequences and always leaving a lot for the players to mull over. Toil & Trubble by Disparity Brew up some mischief in a witchy life sim with a small but troublesome difference. Mozentum by stillzen.dev Procedural grabbing, swinging and momentum-based movement mechanics all wrapped in a stinky, Australian themed, spiritual adventure aesthetic. Untitled Frog Brawler (Unannounced) by BYTEr BARE-KNUCKLE your way through rooms of enemies, clobbering their limbs off to keep your heart from exploding in this MELEE-ONLY BOOMER-SHOOTER. Claw your way back with experimental upgrades to kill those who stuck that BOMB IN YOUR CHEST. Doubtbound by Moontail Games Set out on an adventure to defeat the Mad Monarch, collecting powerful Hex Cards and battling dangerous encounters along the way. Doubtbound is a social deduction RPG for 3 to 5 players where one party member is secretly working against the group. Play with friends or AI companions, turning every victory, reward and decision into a question of who can be trusted. Pigs In A Row by James (Jay) Orevich Match-3 Tabletop Card Game. Line up 3 Pigs In A Row of the same colour to clear a chore off the to-do list and earn yourself a sweet treat! Work together to race against the clock to complete all your chores for the week before the board fills up with work and you lose. Super Robot Survivors by Johnno and Pete A survivor game with missions - not just survival. Rescue astronauts, repair reactors, and hack terminals - while surrounded by hundreds of enemies. Every run is a chaotic, ten-minute showdown. Produced and recorded by Zahra for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution via 4zzz Podcasts (@4zzzpodcasts) for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

In Linda Hamilton's The Fourth Wife, Hazel Russon finds herself in an arranged marriage to Jacob Manwaring, a man who lives in the Utah wilderness in the crumbling Manwaring manor with his three other wives and their children. Hazel doesn't know what to expect of her new life, but she never expected a manor home full of mysterious sounds, specters of women, and a terrifying attic that holds too many secrets.  For more from author Linda Hamilton, including her research into Mormon history, check out her Substack. Recommended in this episode: Neil McRobert's Good Boy and Pretty Evil by Rebekah and David Ian McKendry  NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: An interview with author Jennifer McMahon! Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.   

Je rediffuse cet été l'un de vos épisodes préférés avec le chef étoilé Lyonnais Christian Têtedoie.Dans cet extrait, le chef étoilé nous parle de ses débuts auprès du célèbre chef Lyonnais Paul Bocuse.

durée : 00:20:07 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Le 12 août 1994, cet épisode de la série "Saveurs, savoirs et rêveries gustatives" nous emmène à Poudenas, au bord de la Gélise, découvrir les produits qui y fleurissent et Marie-Claude Gracia, cheffe étoilée de l'auberge "La Belle Gasconne". - équipe : Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster, Rafik Zénine, Vincent Abouchar, Emily Vallat, Hassane M'Béchour, INA Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:19:04 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Cet épisode de la série "Saveurs, savoirs et rêveries gustatives" pour "De bouche à oreille" nous emmène ce 1er août 1994 du côté de Poudenas. C'est Marie-Claude Gracia, cheffe de l'auberge "La Belle Gasconne" qui nous ouvre les portes de sa cuisine et nous invite à une poétique de la nourriture. - équipe : Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster, Rafik Zénine, Vincent Abouchar, Emily Vallat, Hassane M'Béchour, INA Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:19:43 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - La cheffe étoilée Marie-Claude Gracia a le goût de sa cuisine et de sa terre, le Lot-et-Garonne. C'est ce qu'elle raconte dans "Du côté de Poudenas, en cuisine", deuxième épisode de la série "Saveurs, savoirs et rêveries gustatives" pour "De bouche à oreille" le 2 août 1994. - équipe : Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster, Rafik Zénine, Vincent Abouchar, Emily Vallat, Hassane M'Béchour, INA Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Hazel, and Peter talk the week in #GamingNews. Peter then puts on his collector dungarees and nostalgia goggles in the charming 3d platformer 'Teeto' from Eat Pant Games and Zahra gets polyglotty to play the iconic and beautiful linguistic puzzler 'Chants of Sennaar' from runDISC. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:48 - #GamingNews 10:52 - Teeto from Eat Pant Games w/ Peter 17:08 - Chants Of Sennaar from runDISC 22:26 - Radiothon Special: Indie Dev Night, Thurs 13th Aug - Games and links in notes Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 13th Aug, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Special: Indie Dev Night is on for 13th of August, Thursday Super Pain Toad Carnage by Cosmic Black Studios Super Pain Toad Carnage is the toad killing game you've been waiting for! SPTC is a survivors-like, bullet-heaven about eradicating the 'Pain Toads' that have taken over the outback! Upgrade your ute, Unlock new weapons, Slaughter this new scourge on the outback! You'll Meet the Devil at a Crossroads by Mark Higgins Tabletop story game where a major event or decision changes everything for the characters involved. Often with tragic consequences and always leaving a lot for the players to mull over. Toil & Trubble by Disparity Brew up some mischief in a witchy life sim with a small but troublesome difference. Mozentum by stillzen.dev Procedural grabbing, swinging and momentum-based movement mechanics all wrapped in a stinky, Australian themed, spiritual adventure aesthetic. Untitled Frog Brawler (Unannounced) by BYTEr BARE-KNUCKLE your way through rooms of enemies, clobbering their limbs off to keep your heart from exploding in this MELEE-ONLY BOOMER-SHOOTER. Claw your way back with experimental upgrades to kill those who stuck that BOMB IN YOUR CHEST. Doubtbound by Moontail Games Set out on an adventure to defeat the Mad Monarch, collecting powerful Hex Cards and battling dangerous encounters along the way. Doubtbound is a social deduction RPG for 3 to 5 players where one party member is secretly working against the group. Play with friends or AI companions, turning every victory, reward and decision into a question of who can be trusted. Pigs In A Row by James (Jay) Orevich Match-3 Tabletop Card Game. Line up 3 Pigs In A Row of the same colour to clear a chore off the to-do list and earn yourself a sweet treat! Work together to race against the clock to complete all your chores for the week before the board fills up with work and you lose. Super Robot Survivors by Johnno and Pete A survivor game with missions - not just survival. Rescue astronauts, repair reactors, and hack terminals - while surrounded by hundreds of enemies. Every run is a chaotic, ten-minute showdown. Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Le Carnet de Maxime Blot "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour 39€ seulement !Fruit de plusieurs années d'expérience sur le terrain, ce carnet signé Maxime Blot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, offre un regard affûté sur les enjeux actuels du service hôtelier.1️⃣ Présentation de l'invité :Il y a quelques semaines, j'animais une conférence à Food Hotel Tech. Face à moi, un panel d'experts — et parmi eux, Jean-Dominique Brivet.En l'écoutant décortiquer en direct l'impact de l'IA sur la distribution hôtelière, j'ai eu une seule pensée : il faut absolument qu'il vienne dans le podcast.Fondateur d'Equaero en 2004 — quand le marketing digital hôtelier n'était encore qu'une promesse, il a passé vingt ans à aider les hôteliers à reprendre le contrôle de leur distribution.Aujourd'hui Chief Product Officer chez D-EDGE, on peut dire qu'il a les mains dedans depuis longtemps.Comment l'IA transforme-t-elle concrètement le parcours de réservation ?Quel est l'avenir des intermédiaires (OTAs) face à cette révolution ?Quelles stratégies concrètes les hôteliers doivent-ils adopter dès maintenant ?Toutes les réponses sont à retrouver dans cet épisode on ne peut plus essentiel actuellement.2️⃣ Notes et références :▶️ Toutes les notes et références de l'épisode sont à retrouver ici.3️⃣ Le sponsor de l'épisode : D-EDGED-EDGE est la seule plateforme de distribution qui couvre l'intégralité du parcours : attirer vos clients, les convertir, les fidéliser, tout en optimisant à la fois volume et marge.Reprenez la main sur votre distribution. Ce n'est pas un compromis, c'est une stratégie.Alors, contactez les experts D-EDGE de ma part !4️⃣ Chapitrage : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:00 - La rupture de la chaîne de valeur : du Search au Chatbot00:14:00 - L'avenir des intermédiaires et la reconquête du direct00:23:00 - La vision technologique de D-EDGE et l'IA agentique00:34:00 - Stratégie de contenu : le GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)00:42:00 - Sécurité, parcours et fondamentaux de l'accueil00:49:00 - Questions signaturesSi cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Le Carnet de Maxime Blot "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour 39€ seulement !Fruit de plusieurs années d'expérience sur le terrain, ce carnet signé Maxime Blot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, offre un regard affûté sur les enjeux actuels du service hôtelier.1️⃣ Présentation de l'invitée :Je crois que c'est mon premier épisode canadien. Mon invitée est une experte du SPA et de l'hôtellerie. Et du Ghostwriting ! Pour autant, ce n'est pas un fantôme, car Florence Kowalski est bien face à moi !Florence a un parcours professionnel riche et varié. Elle a commencé sa carrière dans le marketing et la communication avant de se spécialiser dans l'hôtellerie et le bien-être. Son expérience l'a menée à travailler dans des environnements aussi divers que les montagnes de Chamonix et les spas de luxe. Aujourd'hui, elle vit au Canada et continue de partager son expertise à travers le consulting et le ghostwriting, aidant les professionnels à développer leur marque personnelle et à optimiser leur stratégie de communication.À quoi sert un spa dans un hôtel ?Comment améliorer la rentabilité de votre spa ?Qu'est-ce qu'une bonne stratégie de contenu dans le secteur de l'hôtellerie et du bien-être ?Quels sont les conseils pratiques que les hôteliers indépendants peuvent appliquer dès maintenant ?Est-ce que la newsletter peut s'utiliser comme outil de fidélisation et de conversion ?Pourquoi définir clairement sa cible et créer du contenu, qui résonne avec elle, est essentiel ? Toutes les réponses dans notre échange !2️⃣ Notes et références :▶️ Toutes les notes et références de l'épisode sont à retrouver ici.Crédit photo : Quentin Creative Studio3️⃣ Le partenaire de l'épisode :HotelPartner Revenue ManagementPrendre un rendez-vous avec MarjolaineDites que vous venez d'Hospitality Insiders et Marjolaine se déplace gratuitement dans votre établissement pour effectuer un diagnostic !4️⃣ Chapitrage : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:14 - Le parcours de Florence00:08:52 - Analyse de la rentabilité dans l'hôtellerie vs les spas00:12:73 - Rentabilité des spas et conseil aux hôteliers00:27:16 - Stratégie de contenu et ghostwriting pour les hôteliers00:48:28 - Exemples de communication réussie au Canada00:51:30 - Le concept d'Omotenashi00:59:00 - Questions signaturesSi cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Je rediffuse cet été l'un de vos épisodes préférés avec le chef étoilé Lyonnais Christian Têtedoie.

Roots & Skies: July 23rdThe Curse of Toil // Peyton Sestok (Roots & Skies)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information visit; https://goldstreetgarden.com

Le Carnet de Maxime Blot "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour 39€ seulement !Fruit de plusieurs années d'expérience sur le terrain, ce carnet signé Maxime Blot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, offre un regard affûté sur les enjeux actuels du service hôtelier.1️⃣ Présentation de l'épisode :En janvier, je vous annonçais 4 priorités pour 2026. On est à mi-parcours. Est-ce que j'ai tenu mes promesses ? À moitié. Et je vais vous dire exactement où j'ai échoué.Au programme de cet épisode Buil in Public :Le bilan financier vs le coût personnelL'évolution de l'Académie et du Club des InsidersLe pivot stratégique du pôle Expertise La réalité du « papa entrepreneur »Les coulisses de l'entreprise Si vous êtes dirigeants d'hôtels (4 et 5 étoiles) ou de multipropriétés : contactez-moi immédiatement si vous souhaitez bénéficier d'un accompagnement stratégique sur-mesure d'ici la fin de l'année, car il ne reste que deux places maximum disponibles pour 2026.Et vous, toutes & tous, rejoingnez le Club des Insiders dès maintenant pour profiter des tarifs actuels avant la rentrée !2️⃣ Notes et références :▶️ Toutes les notes et références de l'épisode sont à retrouver ici.3️⃣ Le sponsor de l'épisode : MewsMews, c'est la plateforme de gestion hôtelière qui réunit tout ce dont vous avez besoin : PMS, POS, RMS, housekeeping et paiements.L'objectif ? Automatiser les tâches répétitives à faible valeur, pour que vos équipes puissent se concentrer sur ce qui compte vraiment : créer des expériences mémorables pour vos clients.Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus ou demander une démo, contactez Mews de ma part — et bénéficiez d'une offre exclusive. Rendez-vous sur mews.com !4️⃣ Chapitrage : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:00 - Le développement de l'Académie et l'essor du Club des Insiders00:09:00 - Le pivot du pôle Expertise vers le long terme00:13:00 - Le bilan financier face à l'échec des déplacements00:15:00 - L'organisation interne et les chantiers de l'été00:17:00 - La réalité du « Papa Entrepreneur »00:19:00 - Perspectives pour l'épisode 200 et accompagnements signatures00:22:00 - ConclusionSi cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In Darcie Little Badger's "The Scientist's Horror Story," three friends at a scientific conference meet up and tell ghost stories. One is pure fiction and one is not: which one is scarier?  This short story can be found in the anthology Never Whistle at Night. (The sequel Never Whistle at Night: Part 2 Back for Blood is available for preorder now and will be out in bookstores this August.) Recommended in this episode: Becky Spratford's Why I Love Horror and T. Kingfisher's The Hollow Places NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: The Fourth Wife by Linda Hamilton Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.   

Revelation 2:1-7 To the Church in Ephesus 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false.3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary.4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.6 Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.'   Introduction: Christ's Letters to His Church Christ Knows His Church (Revelation 2:1) A Church That Forgot Its First Love (Revelation 2:2–4) Christ's Call to Repent and Return (Revelation 2:5–7) Conclusion

I Hated My Toil    18-21, At Death: I must leave it all behind!22-23, In Life: I have sorrow, vexation, and no rest!I Found Enjoyment in My Toil    24-26, Enjoying God's GiftsEnjoyment & Toil in Christ

This week on About Art, Heidi Zuckerman speaks with actor, writer, and artist Lisa Edelstein and artist Robert Russell.Recorded as they celebrate their collaborative exhibition Palace in Time at the Skirball Cultural Center, this conversation explores partnership, artistic practice, Jewish ritual, memory, storytelling, and the ways we create meaning through the objects, relationships, and traditions that shape our lives.Lisa discusses her evolution from actor to painter, drawing on family photographs to create intimate works that explore narrative, memory, and the Jewish experience. Robert reflects on his paintings of everyday objects, the sacredness of attention, and how ordinary things become vessels for history, devotion, and remembrance.Together they speak about creativity, discipline, vulnerability, seeing, collecting, marriage, and the experience of building individual artistic practices while supporting one another's creative lives.Lisa Edelstein is an actor, writer, and artist whose paintings transform family photographs into deeply personal explorations of memory, identity, and storytelling. Her work has been exhibited at Charlie James Gallery, Anat Ebgi, GAVLAK, and is included in the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.Robert Russell is a conceptual painter whose work explores memory, mortality, iconography, and ritual through paintings of everyday objects. He received his MFA from the California Institute of the Arts and his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work has been exhibited internationally and is represented by Anat Ebgi Gallery.A conversation about attention, making meaning, and the ways art helps us understand ourselves and one another.

TW: This novel includes depictions of death by suicide and harm/death to an animal. We mention it in this episode but do not discuss in depth. Be advised. What happens when a horror author moves into the suburbs? Murder, of course. In Lindy Ryan's novel Dollface, new resident Jill finds herself at the heart of a slasher plot, straight out of one of her novels. Recommended in this episode: the Veronica Speedwell series and Bitter Karella's Moonflow NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: "The Scientist's Horror Story" by Darcie Little Badger (found in the anthology Never Whistle at Night) Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.

Part of the Summer 2026 series on "The Garden" from The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, South Carolina.

We finished chapter one of our sermon series through Colossians this morning and saw Paul mention the work involved in the mission of the Gospel. There is suffering, there is affliction, there is toiling- but in all these things, Christ is exalted and proclaimed. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally July 5th, 2026. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

When we reflect on freedom, Scripture reminds us that true freedom is ultimately found in Christ. While earthly freedoms are worth recognizing and being thankful for, the greatest freedom we receive is the freedom Jesus provides—the freedom to worship God, share the Gospel, and live according to His truth. As we remember the history and sacrifices that shaped our nation, we can also reflect on the responsibility that comes with freedom: using it to honor God and serve others in love. Highlights: True freedom begins with the freedom Christ gives through salvation America’s founding was influenced by leaders who recognized God’s role in establishing liberty Freedom allows believers to worship, share the Gospel, and live openly for Christ Biblical freedom is not meant for selfish living but for serving others in love Remembering history invites us to thank God for those who courageously stood for freedom Join the Conversation As you reflect on 250 years of freedom as a nation, how do you see God’s hand at work throughout history? How can you use the freedoms you have today to honor God and serve those around you? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom as a Nation By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” - Galatians 5:1 Our Founding Fathers were a group who believed in God, the freedom He gives each of us, and His providence in establishing the United States of America. Although debates continue over how godly each one lived and how deeply they each believed in God, they still gave us a biblical basis for our nation, one that continues today. As the first Vice President and second President of the United States, John Adams wrote on July 3, 1776, to his beloved wife, Abigail, concerning the high cost of freedom paid to create the Declaration of Independence: “You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not—I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States—Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will triumph in that Days Transaction, even although we should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.” Adams also credited the American Revolution’s success with the spiritual revival in the hearts and minds of the people that preceded it by a generation, laying the foundation for America. The spread of “The Great Awakening” across the colonies greatly influenced and strengthened Patriot leaders, leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in which prayer and fasting played a vital role in helping America establish its freedom. America is a testament of what God has done, leading America’s Founders to establish our nation and government on godly principles. These biblical truths have given us the freedom to live as followers of Jesus Christ without reserve. As Galatians 5:13 directs us, “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” The following are three freedoms that America has granted us as Christians: America gives us freedom to openly worship God. First and foremost is the freedom America gives us to worship God. It’s our highest calling as Christians, and it’s the freedom that tops all the others because it’s also fulfilling the first commandment, recorded in Matthew 22:37-38: “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” America gives us freedom to openly preach the Gospel. In America, we have this freedom, like no other country in the world. As 2 Corinthians 3:17 explains, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” America gives us the freedom to openly live as Christians. We, as Americans, have been granted the right, as citizens, to live as Christians in the freedom Jesus gave us. As Jesus assured us in John 8:36, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Although we, as Americans, fought for freedom from King George and British tyranny, proclaiming independence from their harsh reign, our independence was rooted in our dependence upon Almighty God and the freedom He gives us through Jesus Christ. Adams supported the spiritual awakening in our country, calling attention to and recognizing the connection between faith in God and freedom in life, validating where true freedom originates. Miracles in American History author, historian, and speaker, William J. Federer, writes, “In defending the Declaration, Adams told the Continental Congress, July 1, 1776: ‘Live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration. It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment. Independence now, and Independence forever!’” Intersecting Faith & Life: As we celebrate our nation’s 250 years of freedom this July 4th, consider our founders’ faith in God and the fortitude they displayed in standing on His truth amid conflict and tyranny. Spend time thanking God for their bravery and boldness in believing that true freedom comes from Him. Further Reading: How the Church Paved the Way for America’s Freedom Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

Simon Mann is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the first day's play between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Hear from England bowling coach Tim Southee who looks back on a hard day's work for England's bowling attack, whilst Devon Conway reflects on an incredible 157 for the Black Caps.Wisden editor Lawrence Booth and The Daily Telegraph's Will MacPhearson discuss the long term implications of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson's controversy.Plus, Andy Zaltzman gives us a stat-attack.

Welcome to tonight's episode of Books at Bedtime, brought to you by the Anchored app. Tonight, we continue our gentle journey through H.G. Wells' science fiction masterpiece, The Time Machine, with Chapter 6: "The Sunset of Mankind". As the evening settles and the day's tension fades away, join us in the year 802,701 AD. In this chapter, our Time Traveller climbs to a lonely, moss-draped crest overlooking a silent, transformed Thames Valley. Underneath the warm, golden glow of a fading sunset, he contemplates a world completely free from toil, disease, and social struggle—a beautiful, ruinous paradise where humanity has conquered nature, but lost its restless edge. Let the rhythmic cadence of tonight's reading quiet your mind, slow your breathing, and guide you into a restful, restorative sleep.Cold Intro"A queer thing I soon discovered about my little hosts, and that was their lack of interest. They would come to me with eager cries of astonishment like children, but like children they would very soon stop examining me, and wander away after some other toy. It was odd, too, how speedily I came to disregard these little people ... I emerged from the great hall, and the scene was lit by a warm glow of the setting sun." Deep Sleep Time Chapters00:00 – "The Sunset of Mankind" Intro & Soothing Ambience 00:59 – Emerging into a Changed World: The Shifted Thames 02:14 – Exploring the Ruinous Splendor and Ancient Granite Labyrinths 03:21 – Speculations on Communism and the Vanishing of the English Cottage 04:48 – A World Free of Hardship: The Physical Resemblance of the Sexes 06:19 – The Mysterious Well under the Cupola 06:50 – Solitude on the Crest: Sinking into the Yellow Metal Seat 07:26 – A Wide Horizon View: The Golden, Purple, and Crimson Sunset 08:26 – The Earth as a Total Garden: Free from Weeds, Disease, and Toil 09:06 – Soft Musings: How Absolute Security Breeds Physical Feebleness 11:06 – The Ultimate Subjugation and Balance of Nature 12:47 – A Social Paradise: The Disappearance of Commerce and Traffic 14:16 – The Grindstone of Pain is Broken: Slipping into Contented Inactivity 16:56 – Gathering Dark: Closing Speculations and Sleep Transitions Relaxing Affirmations for SleepBefore the reading begins, take a slow, deep breath. Let these gentle insights anchor your mind into a state of total security:I step out of the rush of the world and into the calm of the evening. The struggle of the day is completely gone; I am safe, secure, and at peace. Like a quiet garden after the storm, my mind is still and settled. I release the need to strive, allowing myself to sink into contented rest. I am protected by a quiet landscape of peace as the darkness gently gathers. 3 Bedtime Insights for a Restful MindReflecting on the Traveller's peaceful twilight observations, carry these comforting thoughts into your dreams:After the Battle Comes Quiet: The Traveller notes that humanity's historical struggles ultimately paved the way for absolute stillness. Let go of today's efforts; your battles for the day are done, and it is time for your quiet reaction of rest. The Grindstone is Broken: We often keep our minds sharp and anxious on the "grindstone of necessity". In sleep, that grindstone is broken. You have no social or economic struggles to solve tonight. Surrender to the Sunset: Watch the flaming gold and horizontal bars of purple fade away in your mind's eye. Just as the old world effortlessly accepted the sunset, give yourself full permission to gracefully surrender to the gathering dark. Anchor Your EveningIf tonight's classic story helped quiet your thoughts and brought comfort to your evening, please take a brief moment to share this episode on your social media channels so others can find their evening sanctuary. For an uninterrupted, ad-free library of calming sleep stories, soothing visualizations, and hypnotherapy sessions whenever you need them, The Anchored App is free to download. Smile often, my friend, and to your soul be kind.